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Meewon makes a difference to the lives of asylum seekers and refugees

June 14th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

North Melbourne’s Reverend Meewon Yang has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to Baptist Churches of Australia, and to refugee support services.

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A champion of outdoor play

June 14th, 2023 - Rhonda Dredge

Children like playing outside in places where they can make the decisions about what they do, when and where.

Education stalwart honoured by AM award

June 14th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Dr Peter Rogers was one of the first students who attended Monash University’s campus in 1961 when its buildings were surrounded by paddocks.

Parkville Gardens’ Biggest Morning Tea perseveres despite bad weather

June 14th, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

The Parkville Gardens Residents’ Association (PGRA) hosted its Biggest Morning Tea on Sunday, May 21, raising $904 for Cancer Council Australia, despite facing persistent rain and cold weather.

Apollo Cafe goes from strength to strength

June 14th, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Apollo Cafe has been a highlight of West Melbourne since it opened in 2017, and now, under new management, it is reaching a whole new level of fame.

Parkhill Apartments – brand new, just completed, and ready to move in

June 14th, 2023 - North West City News

Developer Central Equity has just completed an exciting new apartment project: Parkhill Apartments in West Melbourne.

Landscape show reveals travesty

June 14th, 2023 - Rhonda Dredge

A curated show can enhance the message of an exhibition by including an analysis or statement about the artists’ intentions.

Resident locked out after flying overseas to be with dying mother

June 14th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A North Melbourne public housing resident who travelled to Sri Lanka to be with his dying mother was left homeless after being evicted from his flat upon returning 12 months later.

Developer committed to working closely with mosque to build basketball court

May 17th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

The developer behind a proposed multi-million-dollar mixed-use project in North Melbourne says he is committed to working cooperatively and collaboratively with a neighbouring community group, which has plans to build a basketball court behind their mosque.